Maserati Ghibli Makes Uk Debut At 2013 Goodwood Festival Of
Speed

GOODWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM – July 16, 2013: The 150,000 spectators
at the Goodwood Festival of Speed were treated to an amazing sight as an
extraordinary array of over 30 supercars sped up the hill at the 2013
Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday lunchtime.

Amongst them were the Trident Marque’s three latest additions: the
GranCabrio MC, the GranTurismo MC Stradale four seater and, making its
official UK debut, the new Ghibli.

The Maserati Ghibli is set to define new boundaries in the trident
brand. It is the first Maserati saloon in the Premium Executive E segment
and is also the first Maserati in history to feature a diesel engine,
designed by former Scuderia Ferrari F1 Head of Engines Paolo Martinelli.
The Ghibli will arrive in the UK in the autumn and OTR prices will start
from £48,830.

The Ghibli will have a sportier character compared to the Quattroporte:
it will be equipped with two Twin Turbo V6 petrol engines of 330 hp
(Ghibli) and 410 hp (Ghibli S). Completing the range will be a 3.0-litre V6
turbo-diesel delivering 275 hp (Ghibli Diesel). All versions are equipped
with an eight-speed automatic ZF transmission.

Crowds also gathered at the Press Centre, sponsored by Maserati, to view
the stunning display of Quattroportes parked there. The incredible and rare
line-up exhibited all six generations of the marque’s flagship model,
celebrating fifty successful years since its creation and highlighting the
fantastic evolution of the unrivalled executive four door saloon.
Completing the display was the Quattroporte’s little brother the
Ghibli, allowing spectators to admire the car from up close and explore the
interior.

Celebrity chef James Martin was the first one to get behind the wheel of
the GranTurismo MC Stradale four seater: a fine connoisseur and collector
of classic and modern supercars, James made the most of the
Maserati’s V8 and sent the crowds into a frenzy as he tore up
Goodwood Hill.

Taking advantage of the fantastic weather in the GranCabrio MC was Pink
Floyd drummer Nick Mason; a great racing driver of classic cars whose
collection includes a Maserati 250F and two Maserati Birdcages.